as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids
vinegary potato salad
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vinegary
The rich ahi was balanced by a dash of sour cream and guacamole crema and a sprinkle of sesame seeds added another layer of flavor and texture to the vinegary, crunchy delight.
—
Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Now, your typical cocktail isn’t going to be relying on a vinegary kick from pickle juice, of course.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
It’s finished with a fiery, vinegary peralan sauce that tames the chop’s richness without overpowering the quality pork.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
The name Vlasic drums up a certain vinegary image: a pickle-bearing stork, a crunchy snack and Michigan agricultural history.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for vinegary
Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Now, your typical cocktail isn’t going to be relying on a vinegary kick from pickle juice, of course.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
It’s finished with a fiery, vinegary peralan sauce that tames the chop’s richness without overpowering the quality pork.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
The name Vlasic drums up a certain vinegary image: a pickle-bearing stork, a crunchy snack and Michigan agricultural history.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for vinegary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vinegary
Adjective
-
Make sure the soil is well-drained and acidic with pH levels ranging between 4.5-6.0. Consider laying down mulch to help the plants retain more moisture.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
-
The warmer temperatures on the ocean surface are more acidic, which favors algae.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Alice in Wonderland is the exception with a $1 billion global take, made with the acid stylings of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp when the latter was hot as hell in a pre-streaming 2010.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
-
The company is a leading supplier of liquid and dry, acid and bicarbonate concentrates for dialysis patients in the United States.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The New York Fed’s latest Survey of Consumer Expectations data released Monday added more glum outlooks to the growing pile of sour sentiment readings from Americans at a time when unpredictable federal policies have caused uncertainty and recession fears to spike.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
-
That’s the only sour taste in Sutton’s world these days.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vinegary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vinegary. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share